The last date for receipt of applications in the Institute is 14-09-2009.

The candidates who want to apply for more than one department should submit separate application for each discipline.The candidates who have submitted the application by due date and fulfill the minimum Ph.D Admission criterion may report to the concerned Head of Department for Written test / Personal Interview at 10.00 A.M. on 16-09-2009. No separate letters will be issued for the same.The application form, detailed conditions, rules & procedure may be obtained from the Website of the institute http://www.pec.ac.in/

CAT 2009 Eligibility-: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.

Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at Selection Process of IIMs on www.catiim.in

Prospective candidates must maintain a valid email account throughout the selection process.

To Apply-:The CAT 2009 Vouchers can be obtained from branches of Axis Bank and their associated outlets during the period from Wednesday, 9 September 2009 to Thursday, 1 October 2009 for Rs 1400/- (Rs 700/- for SC/ST candidates). Please note that a candidate needs to buy only one CAT 2009 Voucher irrespective of the number of institutes he / she is applying to.

Note that the Voucher must be bought only in the name of the candidate as it appears in the school leaving certificate. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, the candidate must show the relevant document such as a marriage certificate and submit a photocopy at the time of the test, interview and at the time of joining a programme. SC and ST candidates must show a copy of their SC/ST Certificates at the time of obtaining the CAT 2009 Voucher from the Axis Bank branches.

Voucher once sold cannot be refunded under any circumstance including but not limited to loss of voucher, inability to read voucher number due to mishandling of the voucher by candidate, candidate being ineligible for taking CAT, CAT not being a pre-requisite for a programme, and rejection of candidate registration due to incomplete and / or wrong information. If the voucher is lost, voucher number is not readable due to mishandling of the voucher by candidate, and / or candidate thinks he / she has made mistake(s) in filling out information during the online registration, then the candidate can purchase a new voucher and re-register online.

Registration for CAT 2009-:On purchasing the CAT 2009 Voucher, prospective candidates must log on to the website www.catiim.in to register for CAT 2009. The registration window starts on Wednesday, 9 September 2009 and will close on Thursday, 1 October 2009. Details of the registration process are provided at the website given.

More on cat 2009-: The duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes including initial 15 minute tutorial. No breaks will be given during the test. The test consists of questions that evaluate a candidate’s quantitative, verbal, and logical & data interpretive abilities. Therefore, there are a total of three sections in the test. There will be about 60 to 70 questions in the test.

At the test venue, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with a scratch paper for calculations. After the test, candidate must leave the scratch paper at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the testing room.

Friday, August 28, 2009

IIT Kharagpur to Establish Medical SchoolIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) has signed a preliminary agreement with the University of California, San Diego Health Sciences to collaborate in the development of an International Medical Center (IMC) at the IIT.

The goal of the agreement is to jointly establish a state-of-the-art medical center at IIT Kharagpur, which will be the first-of-its kind between a U.S. University and an Indian Institution.

Under the agreement, a 300-bed, state-of-the-art hospital would be built on land provided by IIT Kharagpur.

The International Academic Medical Center (IMC) will include a research and development center, as well as an infrastructure for the training of health care providers.

UC San Diego will partner in developing the IMC, providing leadership and training in such areas as nursing, hospital administration, health information systems, pharmaceutical practices, telemedicine, quality assessment and safety, among others.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Raffles Millennium International announces admission to Design and Commerce courses for October 2009 session

Raffles Millennium International, a premiere institute providing high end undergraduate and post-graduate design and commerce courses, today announced admission to its various Design and Commerce programmes for October 2009 intake for the New Delhi Campus.

A national level entrance test, RMAT (Raffles Millennium Aptitude Test) will be conducted on September 13, 2009 to select candidates for both the undergraduate and post-graduate courses for the October 2009 intake. RMAT, which is an objective-based multiple choice entrance test of one hour duration, will be held at New Delhi campus. RMAT id designed separately for Design and Commerce Courses. RMAT-Design will cover the followings: English proficiency, Mathematics of Class 10th level, Creativity Ability test followed by an Interview, whereas the RMAT-Commerce will cover the followings: English proficiency, Mathematics of Class 10th Level, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Business Aptitude. Last date of receiving the Application form by 30th August 2009. The application form is available at RMI Campus at 9B, Rajendra Park, Opp. Hotel Jaypee Siddharth, Pusa Road, New Delhi. It can also be downloaded from the website www.raffles-millennium-international.com.

The undergraduate and post-graduate courses offered by Raffles Millennium International are issused by Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC), an approved Higher Education Provider with the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) and well accepted globally. RCDC is a registered training organization and registered higher education provider with the New South Wales Department of the Education and Training.

Situated at a sprawling campus at the heart of the city, the institute offers world class infrastructure like wi-fi classrooms and labs, International faculties, global course curriculum and internship with MNCs which are important aspect of the institute.

Raffles Millennium International takes admission into its undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Commerce and Design four times in a year viz, January, April, July and October.

Eligibility :10+2 from recognised board. Class 12 students appearing may also apply for provisional admission.

MASTER PROGRAMME:The Master Programme broadly has two different course structures:Duration:1. 12 month Master for students with design as specialization in graduation.2. 18 month Master for students without design as specialization in graduation.

Eligibility:- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Design or a related discipline, or- At least 5 years relevant professional/practical business experience and readiness to undertake postgraduate study evidenced by interview- Any working executive who wish to join, they may be sponsored by their respective organization on request.

Fellowship Programme: Post doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology (Total 6 seats out of which 3 is sponsored)

Eligibility 1) Candidate must be a Resident Indian National2) Age : Upper age limit of 35 years as on 1.1.2009 (not applicable to sponsored service candidates)3) Candidate must possess a degree in M.D. from a University or DNB recognized as equivalent thereto by the MCI, in the respective discipline as mentioned hereunder:

D.M. Neonatology M.D. (Pediatrics Medicine) from a University or DNB (Pediatric Medicine) recognized as equivalent thereto, by MCI.

D.M. Neurology M.D. (Medicine) or M.D. (Pediatric Medicine) from a University or DNB in Medicine or DNB in Pediatrics recognized as equivalent thereto, by MCI.

D.M. Clinical Immunology M.D. (Medicine) or M.D.(Pediatric Medicine) from a University or DNB in Medicine or DNB in Pediatrics recognized as equivalent thereto, by MCI.

POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP COURSE IN DIABETOLOGY 1) Candidate must be a Resident Indian National2) Age : Upper age limit of 35 years as on 1.1.2009 (not applicable to sponsored service candidates)3) Candidate must possess a degree in M.D. from a University or DNB recognized as equivalent thereto by the MCI, in the respective discipline as mentioned hereunder:M.D. (Medicine) from recognized University or DNB (Medicine) recognized as equivalent thereto, by MCI.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The application form and the form for hall ticket for the afore mentioned courses can be downloaded from JIPMER Website: www.jipmer.edu.in Filled-in application and hall ticket forms with due signature, finger print and photograph, enclosing a M.I.C.R. Bank Draft for Rs.1000/- (One Thousand only) drawn in favour of “Accounts Officer, JIPMER” payable at Pondicherry, (UT) shall be posted to Professor (Academic), JIPMER, Puducherry-605 006. The last date for receipt of the completed application with the hall ticket form filled-in by the candidate is 12.9.2009 (Saturday) -- 5.00 pm. Application forms incomplete in any respect are liable to be rejected and will not be processed for issue of hall ticket.The relevant page of the application for downloading from JIPMER website will function from 9.00 a.m. of 15.08.2009 to 4.00 p.m. of 12.09.2009.

Please NoteService candidates should route their applications through their employers.

Candidates can apply for only one course.

Candidates for all courses, including sponsored candidates, are required to appear for entrance examination.

No pre-printed applications either by postal request from Academic section or by cash from any Bank are available for these admissions notified above.

Applications submitted / received after the due date will not be considered, under any circumstances.

Applications without the bank draft will be rejected without any further correspondence.

Service candidates can send their advance copy with the bank draft. However they will not be permitted for the interview if the application forwarded by the employer does not reach the Professor Academic before 22-09-2009 (date of the interview).

Hall tickets : Candidates are required to collect their Hall tickets for the entrance examination personally or through a letter of authority from the Academic section on 19.9.2009 from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The hall ticket will not be dispatched by post. The venue of the entrance exam is Institute Block, JIPMER.Important DatesLast date for Receipt of filled in application : 12.09.2009Date of Entrance Exam : 20.09.2009Date of Interview for D.M / Fellowship Course : 22.09.2009Commencement of Courses : 01.10.2009For more information visit-: http://www.jipmer.edu/

To Apply-: The Prospectus Code No. DE-09 containing admission form and other details can be obtained from the Manager (P&P), K.U., Kurukshetra- 136119 on payment of Rs. 220/- (Rs. 55/- for SC/BC/ Blind candidates of Haryana only) at the University Press counter or by post by sending a Bank Draft of Rs.270/- (Rs. 105/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana only) in favour of the Registrar Kurukshetra University payable at Kurushetra / Thanesar only Candidates desirous to get admission form through post must send two self addressed slips and Code No. of the Prospectus with their request for Prospectus.

The Prospectus can also be had on payment of Rs. 240/- (Rs. 75/- for SC/ BC / Blind candidates of Haryana only) from the Head/Authorised Post Offices in Haryana, Panjab, H.P ,U.P, Uttranchal, Rajasthan and HRD/RMS, D. Division, 3/16—A, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi.

The Prospectus with Admission Form and other details is also available on Website: www.kukinfo.com The candidates using admission form after downloading the same from website shall be required to pay an additional fee of Rs. 220/- (Rs. 55/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana only) along with other dues for admission.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Joint CSIR-UGC Test For Junior Research Fellowship And Eligibility for Lectureship(NET) December 2009

CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test 20th December, 2009 for determining the eligibility of the Indian national candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science. The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/national laboratory/institution of higher learning and research, as applicable

A candidate may apply either for ‘JRF + Lectureship’ both or for ‘Lectureship (LS) only’ He/She may indicate his/her preference in the O.M.R. Application Form/Online Application, as the case may be. CSIR may consider candidates applying for ‘JRF + LS’ for ‘Lectureship only’ depending on number of fellowships available and performance in the test subject to the condition that they fulfill the laid down eligibility criterion. If a candidate is found to be over-age for JRF (NET) he/she will automatically be considered for Lectureship (NET) only.

Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF – NET) and the second of those candidates qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET), will be made on the basis of their performance in the above Test. Candidates qualifying for JRF (NET), will also be eligible for Lectureship (NET). The candidates qualifying for Lectureship will be eligible for recruitment as Lecturers as well as for JRF-ship in a Scheme/Project, if otherwise suitable as per the eligible criteria of that Scheme/Project. However, they will not be eligible for Regular JRF-NET Fellowship. They will be eligible to pursue Ph.D. programme with or without any fellowship other than JRF-NET. Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF (NET) will receive fellowship either from CSIR or UGC as per their assignment or from the Schemes with which they may find association. The candidates declared eligible for Junior Research Fellowship under UGC scheme will be governed by UGC rules/regulations in this regard.

The final result of this test may be declared sometime in the month of March 2010 and fellowship to successful candidates could be awarded from 01.07.2010.

Important dates

Schedule for sale of information bulletin through designated branches of Indian Bank & Oriental Bank of Commerce

Start of sale of information bulletin: 25.08.2009

Date of close of sale of information bulletin by post only: 16.09.2009

Date of close of sale of Information bulletin by cash at all branches/stations: 23.09.2009

Schedule for On-line application

Start of On-line submission of application form and fee deposit through bank challan: 25.08.2009

Date of close of on-line submission and deposit of fee (at all stations): 23.09.2009

Last date of receipt of completed application forms including duly completed hard copy of on line application in the examination unit: 29.09.2009

(b) For additional intake: Candidates having 3/4 years Diploma (with minimum 60% marks) from institution recognized by the Board of Technical Education of any state in any branch of Engineering / Technology except Agriculture Engg. and / or candidates who have passed B.Sc examination with Mathematics as a subject and securing minimum 60% mark in aggregate in B.Sc are eligible for admission to Second year in B.Tech. (Carpet & Textile Technology) course. The candidate must be sponsored from industry.

To Apply-: The prospective candidates should submit their application by mail, fax, post or courier preferably by 01/09/2009. The format for application can be downloaded from institute website.

Friday, August 21, 2009

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree, as well as M.Sc. and Integrated Ph.D. in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.

The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

To Apply-: Application procedure: Application form (Data Sheet) with information Booklet of MBA / MCA CET – 2009 for the admission of students under Management Quota to MBA / MCA courses will be made available through Consortium Office, Committee to oversee the admission made by the consortium of self financing professional arts and science colleges, F1 DOTE Quarters, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai - 600 025 and at all MBA / MCA member colleges of the Consortium (Refer Website: www.tnsfconsortium.org for the list of member colleges) from 19th August, 2009 on payment of Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) by cash in ( person or by Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) drawn in favour of "Consortium of Self - Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamilnadu“ payable at Chennai by post. The Candidates should submit the filled in application form along with the Examination Fees (as detailed in the information Booklet) and Enclosures so as to reach the Consortium Office on or before 31st August 2009.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Counselling for Tamil Nadu Common Admissions 2009 is scheduled as given below. Individual communications are being sent to candidates calling them to appear for counselling. Eligible candidates who have applied for Tamil Nadu Common Admissions (TANCA) 2009 may appear for counselling at Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai – 25 along with their original certificates for verification, irrespective of the receipt of individual communication.

Candidates are advised to be present One and half hour before the start of the counselling session.Candidates attending counselling should make an initial payment of Rs.5300/- for General (Rs.1150/- for SC/SCA/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) by DD / Cash at the time of counselling at the bank counter available in the counselling centre for registration. The DD should be drawn in favour of The Director (Admissions), Anna University Chennai, payable at Chennai. The initial payment of Rs.5000/- or Rs.1000/- only will be adjusted towards tuition fee at the time of admission in the respective institutions.Important Note: More number of candidates will be called for counselling than the available seats anticipating absenteeism. Candidates are advised to see the vacancy positions in the website http://www.annauniv.edu/tanca2009 before coming for counselling. For details contact Phone No.044-22203616/17/18/19.For more information visit-: http://www.annauniv.edu/tanca2009/

Directorate of Technical education-DTE Maharashtra announces Revised Schedule for CAP of Professional Courses for the year 2009-10.Revised Schedule for CAP of Professional Courses for the Year 2009-10This notification is being issued for extending the dates of activities of CAP due to closing of educational institutes because of Swine Flu. The revised schedule for CAP of various courses is as follows

Revised Schedule for CAP of Professional Courses for the year 2009-10

MBA /MMS

* Reporting to the Institutes as per allotment in CAP round III : 17/08/2009 to 22/08/2009

* Display of available seats and list of eligible candidates for CAP Round IV on website : 24/08/2009 at 5:00 pm

* Display of available seats and list of eligible candidates for CAP Round III on website : 24/08/2009 at 5:00 pm

* Submission of online option form of CAP Round III at ARC or from anywhere else through the website by Maharashtra State and AIEEE candidates, Confirmation of submission of online option form of CAP Round III in person at ARC by Maharashtra State and AIEEE candidates: 25/08/2009 to 27/08/2009

* Display of Provisional allotment of CAP Round III for Maharashtra State and AIEEE candidates : 29/08/2009 at 5:00 pm

* Reporting to the institutes as per allotment in CAP Round III by Maharashtra State and AIEEE candidates : 31/08/2009 to 3/09/2009 upto 5:00 pm

* Display of available seats and list of eligible candidates for CAP Round IV on website : 5/09/2009 at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

HOMI BHABHA NATIONAL INSTITUTE-HBNI DGFS-Ph.D 2009HOMI BHABHA NATIONAL INSTITUTE (HBNI)invites applications from postgraduate M.E,M.Tech for the award of fellowships under the DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Ph.D. (DGFS-Ph.D.) for pursuing research in an Engineering discipline leading to the award of Ph.D. degree of HBNI.

Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) is a Deemed University comprising of four R&D Centres and six grant-in-aid institutions of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) as its Constituent Institutions (CIs). The R&D Centres which are CIs of HBNI are

(1) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai;

(2) Indira Gandhi Cenre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam;

(3) Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata;

(4) Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore.

The terms and conditions of the Fellowships are:

1. The DGFS-Ph.D Fellowship is tenable for three years for doing Ph.D. in an Engineering discipline in one of the four R & D centres listed above;

2. The amount of Fellowship payable under the scheme is Rs.18000/- (likely to be increased) per month besides house rent and medical benefits as per rules,

3. The Fellow will carry research under the joint supervision of two guides, one having strength in basic research and the other in technology development,

4. After the award of the Ph.D., the DGFS-Ph.D. fellows will have the option to appear for selection under K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) programme without going through further process of screening. KSKRAs are selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs.20,000/- (likely to be revised) + benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the 2nd year of associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in one of the R&D centres of DAE as above and appointed in the grade Scientific Officer (D/E).

ELIGIBILITYa. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications: Candidates should possess M. E. / M. Tech. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer engineering disciplines with minimum 60% Marks in B. E. /B. Tech. and 60% marks in M. E. / M. Tech. as declared by the University or employed by it for declaring class OR equivalent CGPI (converted to % Marks by multiplying with 100/x if the CGPA is on x points scale).

b. Age limit: The candidates desirous of availing DGFS-Ph.D. Fellowship should have been born on or after September 1, 1981. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants.

c. Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.

SELECTION PROCESSApplicants who fulfill the above mentioned eligibility criteria, and whose M.Tech. projects are of relevance to DAE shall be called for an interview to be conducted in the BARC, Mumbai in September 2009. The candidates should be prepared for a 10 minutes presentation on their research interest. Outstation applicants called for interview will be paid, after their interview, to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route, or actual fare, whichever is less.

Applicants are advised to mail only by registered or speed post of Indian Postal Services and to preserve the receipt for future reference. Please note that private courier service personnel are not allowed to enter BARC premises.

Monday, August 17, 2009

NIFT has developed a range of Continuing Education Programmes, which have been developed in consultation with reputed academicians and industry practitioners. These programmes reflect the requirements and concerns of the industry and have been carefully planned to spur professional growth, and are relevant to individuals at different stages of their careers.

The CE Certificate Programmes are aimed at complementing the practical knowledge of the industry professionals with formal technical education in their respective areas of work. The flexible schedule enables the participants to pursue the programme without interrupting their professional activities. With focus on interactive learning, the programmes provide a congenial environment that integrates theory with practice. The participants receive a NIFT certificate on successful completion of the programme.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

TCS IT Wiz, India's biggest IT quiz for schools, started in 1999, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2008. The quiz, in the last decade, has become a benchmark in the inter-school quizzing circuit for the level of research, the intensity with which teams compete and the sheer numbers that it draws.

Objective

The Quiz strives to enhance IT awareness among students, keeping them abreast of the latest developments in the world of Information Technology, as IT has become an integral part of our lives today and has today put India on the global map.

The quiz will mainly focus on application of Information Technology across various sectors and aspects such as:

Friday, August 14, 2009

Central University of Kerala is launching two innovative inter-disciplinary courses in the Choice Based Credit Semester System for students who are interested in pursuing Postgraduate Studies in English and Economics: (1) English MA in Comparative Literature (School of Languages and Comparative Literature);

Eligibility : Graduation in any discipline with not less than 50% marks (minimum 50% marks in English compulsory)

Relaxation up to 5% marks granted for SC/ST candidates..Admission will be on the basis of an Entrance Test.Last date for receipt of applications : 31.08.2009Date of Entrance Test : 13.09.2009Date of commencement of classes : 30.09.2009For further details and Prospectus-cum-Application Form, please visit website: http://www.cuk-edu.in/

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Arena Animation, the global leader in high-end Animation & Multimedia Training now offers a B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia and Animation, in coordination with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MS University). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed between Arena Animation and MS University today in Chennai.

The course curriculum would include all modules from Arena Animation’s flagship program – Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP), and four mandatory modules from MS University viz. English Language, an elective 2nd Language, as listed in the university prospectus and 2 papers of Soft Skills.

The Fair & Lovely Scholarships assists deserving women in pursuing their educational goals. It is an initiative taken for all those who have the aptitude, drive and ambition but are bound by financial constraints. The Scholarship provides a voice to the talent that would have gone unnoticed and opinions that would never have been heard. It is an ongoing endeavor to give women the privilege of a formal education and over 600 women till date have benefited from this opportunity.

For the sixth year since inception, we once again invite applications for scholarships from young women across India. Candidates can get a scholarship of up to Rs. 1 lakh to pursue their graduation, post graduation and doctorate studies in India.

Eligibility-:

1. Scholarships are awarded to women only.

2. For Fair & Lovely Scholarships, candidates must: a. Have cleared HSC and must have secured at-least 60% marks in their 10th and 12th examination b. Have working knowledge of English language

3. Scholarships are awarded solely at the discretion of our panel of Judges

To apply-:

The application form is available by mid each year. The scholarship application form can be downloaded from here. Candidates have to fill all the required details in the application form and provide attested copies of all documents listed. You can also apply online from the website.

1. Original mark sheets and certificates 2. Photo copies of all mark sheets and certificates 3. 2 passport size photographs 4. Original and one photo copy of family income proof. 5. Original and one photo copy of admission proof. 6. 3 copies of statement of purpose - which is an essay of not more than 250-300 words. It should include the following points.

* About yourself. * Your aims and ambitions in life * Your path towards achieving this ambition * What do you consider as a bottleneck towards your achieving this ambition? * Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Renewal of Scholarship

Past beneficiaries of the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarships can now renew their scholarships for more assistance in further education.

To process your renewal application you need to send the following documents:

1. Mark sheets of your last academic year. 2. A letter from your Principal / HOD on your performance. 3. A Statement of Purpose which should not be more than 250-300 words and should state how you have benefited from the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship and how would you make the most of this opportunity provided to you again.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

India's largest IT Scholarship Program— '19th Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship Test' will be conducted on Sunday, September 13, 2009 by leading Global Talent Development Corporation, NIIT, across the country.

The 19-year old Annual Scholarship program rewards fee waivers to meritorious students and graduates desirous of building successful careers in diverse industries that require Information Technology skills. NIIT plans to offer scholarship to the students in the country, this year, based on their performance in class XIIth score and personal interview. For select career programs, scholarships will be awarded based on their performance in the competitive written test, personal interview and Class XIIth score.

The application forms for the test are available at NIIT education centers across the country. Students can also log on to www.niit.com/bjs2009 to get more details. The last date for receipt of application is September 12, 2009.

With the theme of 'Have Something Bigger to Celebrate', this year's program will offer Merit based fee waiver of up to Rs. 34,000 on NIIT's IT training programs. This is NIIT's gesture to enhance employability of meritorious students and make them job ready to meet the industry needs. As a part of the high aptitude community, they also get to pursue Global Vendor Certification backed program and get the benefit of collaborative learning.

Students who have completed their Class XIIth or equivalent, those currently pursuing graduation and/or completed graduation in any stream, and Polytechnic diploma holders are eligible for NIIT Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarships. The scholarship will be offered on a wide range of NIIT programs including GNIIT, NIIT Edgeineers and NIIT Globalnet+.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The quest is to find India 's superkid - a 'Nat Geo Junior' - one who is curious, adventurous, articulate, energetic and smart and embodies the very values that Nat Geo stands for. This is a platform to provide the best learning experience for India 's brightest and smartest kids.

It all begins with the innovative 'Think again' test happening in schools across the nation. Worried that Nat Geo is not coming to your school for the 'Think again' test? You can now take the think again test online, right here on this site. The top 30 scorers in the test go through to the city finals.

The selection process for this nationwide hunt provides a rigorous training ground for children, starting with the innovative ‘Think again’ tests which will be conducted across schools in India. The tests will be then followed by scientifically designed rounds, which include games, puzzles, debates, thinking out of the box challenges, an adventure camp and grooming sessions.

In terms of gratification, there are 4 national and 20 city scholarships to be won. The winner will also get to host the Nat Geo Junior show for 3-months on the National Geographic Channel, along with a bouquet of prizes from other partners associated with the hunt.For more info visit-: http://in.promos.yahoo.com/natgeo/

Criteria 1 - Qualification:All women professionals with professional, post graduation or equivalent technical qualifications in any of the above mentioned domain areas with atleast four years continuous working experience.

Criteria 2 - Current Residence:SCIP II is available only to women professionals residing in Mumbai and Bengaluru region.

Criteria 3 - Work Experience:Currently, SCIP is available only to women who have a work experience of four continuous years or more in the specified domain areas.

Criteria 4 - Career Break:SCIP II is open to women professionals who have taken a continuous career break of 1-8 years and have not functioned in a remunerative capacity during that time.Tata Group reserves the right to revise / relax the above criteria

Contact TATA Second Career Team at: (040) 66306100 between 9 am and 8 pm – all days of the week For queries about SCIP e-Mail to: scip-queries@cnkrpo.com For more info visit-: http://www.tatasecondcareer.com/

Monday, August 10, 2009

It has come to the notice of the University Grants Commission (UGC) that some of the Deemed Universities are opening Off-Campus(s)/ Off-Shore Campus(s)/ New Department(s)/ Study Centre(s) and starting courses (other than allied courses and approved by UGC and Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi) without the prior approval of UGC and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. In some cases, it has been found that after submission of the proposal for Off-Campus(s)/ new departments)/ new institutions) to the Government of India and UGC, the deemed universities started admitting students in these centers without waiting for the final approval from UGC/ Government of India. Some of them are also imparting education under distance mode without the approval of the UGC-AICTE-DEC Joint Committee and even through franchisee agreement with private institutions. Some of the Deemed Universities are reported to have given affiliation to Colleges/ Institutions against approved policy of UGC.

Students, parents and the general public at large are, therefore, cautioned and advised not to take admission in the unapproved Off-Campus(s)/ Off-Shore Campus(s)/ New Department(s) / Study Centre(s), Colleges/ Institutions affiliated to deemed to be universities and courses run under distance mode (without the approval of UGC-AICTE-DEC Joint Committee). Study Centres established and maintained by the deemed universities are only for the purpose of advising, counseling or for rendering any other assistance required by the students used in the context of distance education and no students should be admitted in these centres. The information related to UGC/ Government of India approved off-campus(s), off-shore campus(s), constituent unit(s) and institution(s) under the ambit of deemed universities is available on the UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in). Students desirous to take admission in any of these Deemed Universities and / or" their off-campus(s), off-shore campus(s), constituent unit(s) and institution(s) under their ambit must first check the status of the approval on the UGC website. They are also requested to bring any violation of the above to the notice of the Joint Secretary (CPP-I), UGC for taking necessary action. As far as the programmes run under distance mode by the deemed universities are concerned, the approval of the UGC-AICTE-DEC Joint Committee is mandatory and this matter is being dealt by the Distance Education Council, Indira Gandhi National Open University. Any information in this regard may be obtained from Director, Distance Education Council, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garni, New Delhi.

Madras University invites application for Masters in Law-ML Degree Course in the following branches under Private Study (Non-Semester) during the academic year 2009-2010 in the Department of Legal Studies.

Candidates who have already appeared for the ML Degree examination and passed in any paper or papers under the previous regulations are also eligible for the award of ML. Degree provided(i) They pass m the remaining papers as per the present regulations, (ii) Research methodology and (iii) Dissertation However, such candidates are not eligible for dassification

Eligibility for award of Degree-: A candidate should complete the degree within five years from the academic year in which he/she registers for the course. The candidate should each year attend the compulsory ten days Personal Contact Programme classes. Only then he/she will be eligible to appear for the I & II year examinations respectively

ISSUE OF APPLICATION IN PERSON -: Application can be had in person at the information Centre. University of Madras, Chennai - 600005 on payment of Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST candidates on production of Xerox copy of the community certificate) by cash.

ISSUE Of APPLICATION BY POST-: Those who want to obtain application by Post have to send a written requisition specifying the name o( the programme together with a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs 250/- (Rs 200/- towards cost of Application and Rs.50/- towards postage) drawn in favour of "The Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai - 5".

Application can also be downloaded from the University website at www.unom.ac.in However, the cost of application for Rs 200/- by means of Demand Draft shall be enclosed, failing which the application will be summanly rejected.

Last date for issue and submission of filled in application : 30.09.2009

Sunday, August 9, 2009

The Directorate of Distance Education Alagappa University offers distance learning Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes in the disciplines of Management, Computer Applications, Science, Education and Languages.

The Directorate offers various innovative, job-oriented and socially relevant 51 academic programmes in the field of Arts, Science, Information Technology, Education and Management. It has an excellent network of more than 196 Study Centres for providing effective service to the student community.

The Distance Education programmes are also offered in South-East Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia; and in Middle-East countries, viz., Bahrain, Qatar, Dubai; and at Sri Lanka. The programmes are well received in India and abroad.

Alagappa University invites applications for admission to the following programmes Offered through Distance Education for the academic year 2009-10.

Application and Prospectus can be obtained fromi) The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, on payment of prescribed fee by means of Demand Draft drawn in favour of "The Director, DDE, Alagappa University" payable at Karaikudi.ii) For approved Study Centres please refer website www.alagappauniversity.ac.iniii) In case of downloading the application through University website (www.alagappauniversity.ac.in), the candidates have to remit the cost of application through Demand Draft along with filled-in application.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University-IGNOU & Institute of Rail Transport-IRT to launch new programme in Rail Transport Management

Indira Gandhi National Open University recently signed a broad perspective MoU with Institute of Rail Transport (IRT) to develop a gross framework of training and academic collaboration. The principal objectives are to develop high quality educative programmes of international standard in rail transport management.

The MoU was signed by Dr US Tolia, Registrar of IGNOU and Dr AP Ramanan, Executive Director of IRT. The MoU envisages that appropriate mechanisms will evolved for effective generation of skilled officials in management of the complex world of rail transport, relative application of ICTs, ports, containers, logistics management and many other associated training and education. A slew of academic programmes in various levels from short-term trainings to Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Research programmes will be offered at all IRT study centres spread across the country along the railways with a view to democratising employment-oriented education and training.

IRT has trusted training culture in rail transport management over decades. It has institutes in all corners of the country. It runs four dedicated training cum education programmes in the rail transport domain. Boosted by IGNOU’s expertise and distance education pedagogy and supported by IGNOU certification, IRT hopes to hone its students’ skills further.

IGNOU’s Centre for Corporate Education, Training and Consultancy (CCET&C), which will join the IRT experts in the Joint Coordination Committee to develop the framework, will introduce the university’s assignment components for continuous learning inputs, evolve and set up study centre concept suitable to IRT context and introduce the latest ICTs in the pedagogy. IGNOU will define criteria of admission, finalise the registration processes with the IRT, design courses, delivery of training and education, review mechanism, redesign IRT’s existing courses suitable for certification and develop effective students support network using the IRT facilities across the Indian railways.

The IRT will bear the entire cost of the project. It will identify experts in rail transport and develop materials for training. The IRT will also identify study centres where the courses would be run, appoint coordinators, at all training centres, identify training areas, pay consultancy fees to faculty, appoint exclusive consultancy at CCET&C and also financially support at least two Research Assistants for their PhDs.

The broad framework is likely to generate a good number of skilled handlers and experts in rail transport areas

Friday, August 7, 2009

DTU is committed to provide update curriculum, attract best of minds for its faculty ensure high academic standards and encourage research and innovation in areas of relevance to industry and society. The University is introducing 4 new B.Tech programmes namely Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Automobile Engineering with the intake of 60 each from the current academic session 2009-10

Out of the total seats 85% seats meant for the candidates belonging to Delhi region shall be filled on the basis of the merit/rank of the Delhi CEE-2009 conducted by Delhi University and 15% seats meant for the candidates belonging to Outside Delhi region shall be filled on the basis of the merit/rank of AIEEE-2009 conducted by the CBSE and declared eligible for counseling.

Admissions will be made from amongst those, who will apply on the prescribed form strictly on the basis of Rank of CEE-2009 for Delhi region seats and AIEEE-2009 for outside Delhi region seats.

The application form can be obtained from the Reception counter, Administrative building, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Main Bawana Road, Delhi-110042 in person on all working days from Monday to Friday between 10.00 am to 04.00 pm on submission of a Pay order or crossed DD of Rs. 500/-.

The application form can be downloaded from the DTU website and submitted along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- on or before the last date for receipt of completed application form.

The DD should be drawn in favour of Registrar, Delhi Technological University payable at Delhi.

Important Dates

Date of release of application form: 04.08.2009

Last date for sale of form at DTU counter upto 1.00 p.m.: 13.08.2009

Last date for receipt of completed form at DTU upto 4.00 p.m.: 13.08.2009

IGNEAT 2009 intends to assess the Analytical Aptitude of a candidate for Engineering Studies. Aptitude tests are special kind of ability tests intended to predict success of a person in a specific occupation or training course.It shall ascertain the level of performance that can be expected from a candidate having particular qualification.

ONLINE MODE OF EXAMINATION

IGNEAT is an Online Aptitude examination which reduces the examination stress on a candidate and simplifies the entire process of examination.

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMSStudent Handbook & Prospectus for IGNOU-SAPET Engineering Programmes – 2009 can be obtained from School of Engineering & Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 And various IGNOU-SAPET CENTRES FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES by paying Rs. 500/- in cash at the respective sale counters or by sending a sum of Rs. 550/- through a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Indira Gandhi National Open University payable at New Delhi. For more details, please visitApplication form and prospectus can also be (LINK FOR BROCHURE AND APPLICATION)

Candidate should not buy the Information Bulletin from any private publisher/ vendor as these may be fake Information Bulletins.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Global School has been conceptualized to become a leader in management education. It will ensure the finest learning in the fields that are relevant, current and futuristic to meet the requirements of business and industry in a challenging international environment. It will provide its students the best resources that are conducive for transforming them into managers, entrepreneurs and leaders. International class campus in the heart of the city, experienced Indian and expatriate faculty, industry led curriculum and a modern learning style guarantee a world class career building experience to its students.

* Provide students with the finest academic environment. * Provide expertise and education from the leaders in respective fields * Provide the best infrastructure, ambience and contemporary tools to achieve modern learning. * Active exchange of experts between Global School and industry from across the world. * Make Global School the preferred choice for Indian and foreign recruiters and an ideal destination for overseas students

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

The Maharashtra state education department wound up its FYJC online admission machinery and threw the doors open for all students to apply offline once again. “Those unhappy with what they have been assigned via the online process as well as those who haven’t signed up at any college so far or been allotted a college now have the opportunity to try and find a seat for themselves. No additional fee will be charged for application forms,’’ said Bhalchandra Desle, education director.

The offline admission process will go on till August 8, and all colleges have been asked to start by August 10.

B.Com Co-operation/Finance : Pass in Kerala +2 with atleast one commerce subject or 45% marks in Kerala +2 or equivalent or diploma in Commercial Practice

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) : 50% marks in Kerala +2 or equivalent

B.Sc. Maths: Pass in Kerala +2 with Maths as a subject in Part III or equivalent exam

BLISc: 50% marks in any degree exam,

Distance Bachelor of Multimedia Communication: Candidates should apply through the following Programme Centres: JDT Islam College of Arts & Science, Calicut/ Vismayam School of Animation and Special Effects, Pavamani Road, Calicut/ Auriga, College of Media Studies, Thalasssery. Eligibility, 45% marks in Kerala +2 or equivalent.

Relaxation in requirement of minimum marks will be given as per rules. (see prospectus) Candidates from abroad and outside Kerala should apply through approved counselling centres which are available in the University Website

* The prospectus and details of fee to be remitted at the time of admission and how to apply can be had from the website. 3) Spot admission at School of Distance Education from August 17 to September 30 on all working days. Candidates should come with filled in application, fee receipts, and all original certificates and get admitted. The certificates will be returned on the spot. Spot admission fee:Rs.50/- (to be remitted by chalan)

Last Date : 10th September 2009, With fine of Rs.100/- : 20th September 2009 with a super fine of Rs.750/- : 30th September 2009

* Double Degree Postgraduate Program (DDP) is designed for the advantage of Student Community through which students can acquire M. Tech. degree from JNTU Kakinada and M. Sc. degree from Blekinge Instituteof Technology, Sweden. This Postgraduate degree is recognized in India through JNTU Kakinada and in Europe through Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden and globally through JNTU Kakinada and BTH. Themain objective of the programme is to enable the students to derive the advantage of getting exposed to expertise available in both the countries. This program enhances the future prospects of the students in a betterway both in India and abroad.* Applications for admission into M.Tech/ M. Sc. - Signal Processing under DDP will be processed jointly by JNTU Kakinada and Blekinge Institute of Technology.* There will be no provision for students to discontinue the studies in the middle of the program and claim alternative degree.* All Admissions are purely provisional and the university reserves the right to cancel the admission at any stage.

* ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBE/BTECH/AMIE in ECE, EIE, AMIE (Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.) / AMIETE (Electronics & Telematics Engg.) or Equivalent* ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSEducation in “English” as medium of instruction from secondary (10th Class) and Intermediate level (10+2) to the university level.* STRUCTURE OF DOUBLE DEGREE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMThe program is structured in 4 semesters (24 months) in such a way that, student pursue their education both in India and Sweden.I- Semester at JNTU Kakinada, II-Semester & III-Semester at BTH, Sweden, IV-Semester is open for choice of students, they can choose JNTU Kakinada, India or BTH, Sweden.* FEES STRUCTURERs. 1, 25,000 /- for the entire program (includes hostel room rent for first semester).* VISA REQUIREMENTSThere will be no tuition fee charged at Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden for their period of study at Sweden under Memorandum of Cooperation ( MoC ) with JNTU Kakinada. Students should be able to fund theirliving expenses only for the stay at Sweden. Students should be able to show a minimum financial requirement of SEK 7300 per month for the entire planned study period. Documentation certifying one’s own must beprovided at the time of applying visa. (For 12 months--- SEK 87600 approximately equivalent to Rs 6, 00,000/- & for 18months --- SEK 131400 approximately equivalent to Rs 9, 00,000/- is financial requirement as perthe rules of Swedish Migration Board). However, the actual living expenses may be much less and depends on the individual style of living. For further details check www.migrationsverket.seNOTE: Students are responsible to show the required financial proofs to the migration authorities while applying for student permit (VISA). BTH or JNTU Kakinada will be no way responsible for the visa rejectionscaused on the grounds of in- sufficient financial funds/ statements in front of Migration Board.* TO APPLYCandidates are required to download application form from the website www.jntukakinada.edu.in.The duly filled in application with 2 sets of all the enclosures should reach the Director, Foreign Universities & AlumniRelations, JNTU Kakinada, Kakinada- 533 003 by post or in person before 5.00 p.m. on 17th August, 2009. Applications received after 17th August 09 will not be accepted. Office of the Directorate of Foreign Universities& Alumni Relations will not be responsible for the non-receipt or late receipt of applications sent by Post / Courier. In complete applications are liable to be summarily rejected.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in association with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) launched its B. Ed. (Special Education) programme on Sunday through distance mode in the area of hearing impairment, mental retardation and visual impairment.

The duration of the programme is two years and the students keen in joining it should have Bachelor's Degree from any University Grants Commission (UGC) recognized University and have a minimum of two years' experience in a special school environment in any disability area after graduation.

Preference would also be given by IGNOU to the candidates who would fulfill any one of the following criteria - be a parent of a child with disability, be a person with disability, posses an RCI-recognized diploma in special education, have undergone bridge course of RCI or have completed RCI recognized foundation course.

Important Dates

Sale of Application Forms-: 1st Aug to 31st Aug, 2009

Last date for submission of filled in form along with attested copies of documents at NCDS -: 31st Aug, 2009

To Apply-: The candidates can download the application form from IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in and enclose a Demand Draft of Rs. 550/- in favour of IGNOU payable at Delhi.

All the certificates and documents must be attested by Gazetted Officer.

Candidate seeking admission for this programme are advised not to pay the programme fees with the filled-in application form. Once they are selected, they will be required to submit the fees at the respective Regional Centre.

Monday, August 3, 2009

THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA -ICAI Examinations 2009

The next Professional Competence Course (PCC), Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC), Final (old and new course), Management Accountancy Course (MAC Part - I). Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) and International Trade Laws and World Trade Organization (ITL & WTO) Examinations of the Institute will be held from 5th November 2009 to 19th November 2009 in 118 cities in India and three cities abroad. The sale of application forms for the aforementioned examinations would commence from 17th August, 2009. The last date for receipt of forms (without lat fee) is 7th September, 2009 and (with late fee of Rs500/-) is 14th September, 2009. The candidates can also fill in application forms online at http://icaiexam.icai.org.

Further to this, the next common Proficiency Test (Paper-Pencil Mode) of the institute will be held on 13th December, 2009 in 123 cities in India and 4 cities abroad. The sale of information Brochure cum application forms for the aforementioned Test would commence from 6th October, 2009. The last date for receipt of forms is 27th October, 2009. The candidates can also fill in the application form online at http//icaiexam.icai.org from 6th October, 2009 to 27th October, 2009. The Online CPT in select cities will also be held in August, September, October and November, 2009.

For further details such as cities where the examinations would be held timings of individual sessions, etc please log on to the institute's website www.icai.org for Examination Notifications and detailed Announcements hosted in this regard.

THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIAPremier Professional body set up by an Act of Parliament)ICAI Bhawan, Indraprastha marg, Post Box No. 7100, New Delhi - 110 002.

* Admission forms with prospectus are available at MITSDE.* Students may walk into MIT School of Distance Education with the application form duly filled, registration fee and all other required documents. If the student satisfies all admission and eligibility requirements, then he/she is issued the admission letter. The Identity Card is couriered within 10 working days.* Application forms (received via post) sent along with registration fee are scrutinized for eligibility. Admission is treated as confirmed on receipt of all supporting documents and payment of full fees.

* Admission letter and identity card are sent to eligible candidates within 10 working days.* The login ID and password is also issued at the same time.

Eligibility-:* Engineering Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University (for Engineering faculty);* Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University (for Management faculty);* Diploma holders from recognized polytechnic institute with 3 years supervisory experience; OR* Students appearing for the final year graduation; OR* NRIs and Foreign Residents who have graduated from an Accredited University.MIT School of Distance Education is Recognized by Distance Education Council, Govt. of India . Distance Education Council provides academic guidelines to promote excellence, encourage use of innovative technologies in the field of Online and Distance learning system.Prospectus available at selected branches of Axis BankTel: 022-25465882/83, 020-32335348, Email: admissions@mitsde.com, Toll free no. 1800 233 6376for more information visit-: http://www.mitsde.com/

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences to start new distance course in medicine with collaboration of University of Sydney.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to be signed between the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and the University of Sydney.

The MoU has to be signed to offer International Postgraduate Paediatric Certificate (IPPC) programme which is equivalent to Diploma in Child Health.

Once the MoU is signed, the University of Sydney will approach Medical Council of India for its nod.

The IPPC programme will be a one-year part time distant education programme. Students having MBBS degree are eligible for the course

FYJC admissions 2009 third merit and college allocation list shall be available on Website on 3/08/2009 at 10:00 AM

More seats available for fyjc admissions-:The education department has sanctioned 13 new divisions for the science stream and 17 in the commerce stream at 11 junior colleges in Mumbai. For Thane, the department has sanctioned three new divisions in science, four in commerce and one in arts. These divisions will be permanently unaided. The extra divisions will result in an additional 1,160 seats in the science stream and 1,360 commerce seats for Mumbai. For Thane, this will mean an additional 240 seats in science, 320 in commerce and 80 in arts. An education department official said the government had cleared the proposals of the colleges that had applied for extra divisions.